In 2008 Tesla motors delivered 150 of its critically acclaimed Roadsters. Even in the harsh economic conditions they plan on ramping up production in 2009. They plan to increase the rate of production from 15 to 30 cars per week later in the year.

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Tesla plans to launch new service centers in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Seattle

Tesla will display their cars at an auto show for the first time at the North American International Auto Show.

They submitted loan applications for up to $400 million dollars in federal loans for their Model S car and to expand powertrain production.

After taking their roadshows to 5 cities in 2008 to allow drivers a chance to test the roadster, there are plans to expand the schedule in 2009.